Knick Knack News

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Want to know who won the airplane interior design awards last week? Curious about how tardigrades can survive in space? Want to know what bears have been up to lately? We have all the details! We are Alex and Anthony - two engineers who back in 2018 realized something was missing. Headline news was hitting us over the head with political stories over and over again, and while we wanted to stay informed, we felt the news was overwhelming. We couldn’t find a news podcast that fit what we were looking for, so we started our own. Knick Knack News is a news podcast for millennials who want to keep...

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Your new favorite Christmas traditions: Elf in NYC and opossum in a tree 22.12.2023 23:37

In this week's special Christmas episode, we talk about the Elf sleigh, tree opossums, nutcracker tradition, and Christmas in space! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on X/Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknac...

Ba da ba ba ba, it's a waking nightmare 08.12.2023 26:31

In this week's episode, we talk about McDonald's spinoffs, rediscovered moles, napping penguins, and working while you sleep! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on X/Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews ,...

Don't worry, this title wasn't written by an AI 01.12.2023 25:05

In this week's episode, we talk about AI writers, not mac & cheese, happy turtles, and authentic words! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on X/Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews , and buy merch at...

Raise your hand if you have Thanksgiving leftovers! 24.11.2023 26:36

In this week's episode, we talk about raising hands, stranger dinners, Thanksgiving pizza, and incorrect food opinions! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on X/Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews , and b...

After all this time, this book club has no idea what they read 18.11.2023 19:17

In this week's episode, we talk about unreadable books, lost animals, underwater magic, and astronaut mistakes! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on X/Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews , and buy merch...

What exactly IS pickle ketchup? Plus, how many chopsticks can you fit in a beard? 10.11.2023 30:50

In this week's episode, we talk about pickle ketchup, beard records, Thanksgiving ice cream, and the Zelda movie! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews , and buy merch...

Some pumpkins are giant, some pumpkins are Taylor Swift 31.10.2023 27:47

Happy Halloween! In this week's special episode, we talk about giant pumpkins, healthy tricks, Taylor Swift pumpkins, floating witches, and more! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.co...

Sea murderer or decorative shark? Why not both? 27.10.2023 24:52

In this week's episode, we talk about ancient sea monsters, frilly sharks, wrist phones, and young geniuses! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews , and buy merch at h...

This is the spiciest pepper to EVER exist! Plus, can these special sound waves treat cancer? 20.10.2023 31:51

In this week's episode, we talk about spicy peppers, moon shadows, AI reading, sound treatment, and more! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews , and buy merch at http...

You won't believe this crazy fair food! Plus Toys R Us is BACK! 13.10.2023 14:07

In this week's slightly condensed episode, we talk about weird fair food and the return of a toy giant! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews , and buy merch at http:/...

The Nobel Prize goes viral! Plus some special space dust 06.10.2023 24:10

In this week's episode, we talk about vaccine prizes, asteroid debris, the secret of the purr, and Chipotle robots! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews , and buy mer...

The Coca-Cola of the future and the giant spider of the past 29.09.2023 27:45

In this week's episode, we talk about future soda, spider fossils, human extinction, and seemingly ranch! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews , and buy merch at http...

Move! That! Bus! Plus the art of nothing at all 22.09.2023 30:38

In this week's episode, we talk about lifting buses, empty art, reverse déjà vu, and zombie ants! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews , and buy merch at http://bit.l...

But can a pigeon go faster than a river of wine? 15.09.2023 20:43

In this week's episode, we talk about pigeon speed, wine floods, smelly trash, and TV saving lives! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews , and buy merch at http://bit...

This orchestra has really gone to the dogs. Plus pessimization, mountweazels, and more! 08.09.2023 23:19

In this week's episode, we talk about orchestra pups, brand new words, stress relief, and autumnal Frosties! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews , and buy merch at h...

That's one way to move a bull. Also, how did this lemonade stand raise $17000 in a day? 01.09.2023 27:32

In this week's episode, we talk about bull driving, generous kids, Whopper lawsuits, and magical oxygen! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews , and buy merch at http:...

An exciting baby animal, Van Leeuwen's latest weird flavor, and a gig for the avocado lover in your life 25.08.2023 23:51

In this week's episode, we talk about rare antelopes, BBQ ice cream, avocado consultants, and unlabeled pickles! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews , and buy merch...

Leggo my liqueur! And what's with this weird dog? 18.08.2023 28:26

In this week's episode, we talk about waffle juice, weird dogs, portable TVs, and far stars! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews , and buy merch at http://bit.ly/KKN...

IJBOL at a small whale named Subway 11.08.2023 21:41

In this week's episode, we talk about new slang, little whales, lots of meteors, and Subway, the person! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews , and buy merch at http:...

The heaviest animal to ever live and the biggest bonus to ever give 04.08.2023 23:54

In this week's episode, we talk about Uno officers, big bonuses, bigger whales, and tick vaccines! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews , and buy merch at http://bit....

Why would a city DO this? And why would Skittles do this?? 28.07.2023 24:07

In this week's episode, we talk about crisscross roads, your new sandwich name, goofy websites, and mustard Skittles! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews , and buy m...

An underwater volcano covered in... eggs? And now robots are doing surgery 21.07.2023 27:31

In this week's episode, we talk about volcano eggs, surgery bots, new emoji, and a fair-ly odd job! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews , and buy merch at http://bit...

Giant snakes on the loose, plus the ultimate cheeseburger 14.07.2023 19:51

In this week's episode, we talk about stacks of cheese, emoji agreements, slippery snakes, and avocado bots! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews , and buy merch at h...

Sriracha is selling for HOW much? At least now you can eat plastic! 07.07.2023 21:31

In this week's episode, we talk about expensive sauce, edible packaging, flying cars, and too many hot dogs! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews , and buy merch at h...

Missing dog is finally "herd" from again, plus a watch can apparently save your life 23.06.2023 21:22

In this week's episode, we talk about safe dogs, life-saving tech, universal kindness, and expensive trips! New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more! Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews , Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews , Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/knickknacknews , and buy merch at ht...